What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong

Advantages: Amazing contrast of voices,
Disadvantages: Some sonic quality is lost due to the age of the recording

...This CD is a brilliant stepping-stone into the Jazz world. The instantly recognisable voice of Louis Armstrong is familiarly heart warming, Louis stood next to the sensational Ella, make a fine pair. The strong vocals are supported by the excellent band, with great instrumental links keeping the listener on the edge of their seat. The intensity and coarseness of Mr. Armstrong's voice compels the audience to wish for the next scat solo or the next parade of incredible human talent that is Louis. Of course the same can be said of the sassy Ms. Fitzgerald who can sustain these high levels of aptitude. I recommend this CD to any budding music fan who wishes to broaden their Musical horizons! HAPPY LISTENING! BY, JAKE HEMMING... Read review

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Advantages: The best under one roof (so to speak)
Disadvantages: None

...seconds and thirds... it's an expensive investment pouring money into passable seconds and thirds when what you really want is that hit... this cd is one of those great investments for the music lover who wants only the hits. It is definitely great value for money, and guarantees hours of enjoyment. What age group... I am NOT going to tell you my age (although I'll admit that Sting and I go a long way)... but I will say that this cd is for absolutely everyone over the age of 12... if granny hates Snow Patrol, then fast forward to Louis Armstrong's; What a Wonderful World. And if teen Charlie hates old Louis, then he can bump it up a level to Razorlight. In either case, granny and teen charlie will come to the same conclusion... there may be a gaping time frame between Louis and Razorlight, but strangely, the music is similar. Before... Read review

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Advantages: includes video, B-sides, no mixes
Disadvantages: none

...This is a fantastic underrated single. Proud is an uplifting song with amazing lyrics and perfectly suited to Heather's voice. The chorus is unbelievable and it should have done much better than number sixteen. The B-sides are fantastic too - there were no mixes on the CD which I was pleased about. The first B-side 'Don't Give Up The Fight' is more mellow than 'Proud' but once again has fantastic lyrics and really sticks in your head. Then there is Heather's take on Louis Armstrong's 'Wonderful World', and it's just as good - the song suits her voice perfectly and is just a fantastic piece of writing. The CD also features the video, an average video and perhaps the only thing disappointing about the whole package. She looks great on the cover and the colour scheme used for the D and sleeve goes really well.... Read review

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